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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 346.50 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 346.50 and 168.13 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 346.50 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/346.50 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 346.50 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 58,256.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,256.00/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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